mighty
mighty — adjective
1. describes someone or something that is impressively large in size, physically ve
describes someone or something that is impressively large in size, physically very strong, or holding great influence and authority.
The mighty Mississippi River carries water all the way from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
collocation: mighty + river / ocean / storm / empire
Lakan delivered a mighty swing that sent the baseball over the fence.
collocation: mighty + blow / punch / swing / kick
The once mighty Roman Empire controlled large parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Ava stood speechless at the edge of the mighty canyon, watching the sun set behind the rocks.
- powerful
broader and more common; can describe machines, arguments, people
- strong
more everyday; focuses on physical strength or resilience
- immense
emphasises huge size rather than force or authority
- formidable
suggests inspiring fear or respect through size or strength
用法筆記
Often used for natural features (rivers, mountains, storms), historical entities (empires, armies), or physical force (blows, throws). Less common in everyday conversation about people or objects.
常見錯誤
mighty — adverb
1. used in informal speech, especially in American English dialects, to mean 'very'
used in informal speech, especially in American English dialects, to mean 'very' or 'extremely' when placed before an adjective or another adverb.
That was a mighty fine dinner you cooked for us, Grandma.
informal pattern: mighty + adjective (fine, good, sorry, proud)
Hao looked mighty proud when his daughter won the science competition at school.
The traffic was mighty slow this morning because of the accident on the freeway.
Anya told me she felt mighty sorry for forgetting to bring the birthday cake.
文法句型
mighty + adjective
mighty + adverb
用法筆記
Common in Southern US and some rural dialects. Avoid using 'mighty' as an intensifier in formal writing or academic English — use 'very,' 'extremely,' or 'remarkably' instead.